How the Irish fared: James McClean slams 'uneducated cavemen' over poppy comments

James McClean was subjected to a torrent of abuse for refusing to wear a Remembrance Day poppy in Stoke’s 0-0 draw against Middlesbrough. He later took to social media where he labelled a section of supporters “uneducated cavemen”.

How the Irish fared: James McClean slams 'uneducated cavemen' over poppy comments
Mon, 05 Nov, 2018 - 04:40

By Darren Norris

James McClean was subjected to a torrent of abuse for refusing to wear a Remembrance Day poppy in Stoke’s 0-0 draw against Middlesbrough. He later took to social media where he labelled a section of supporters “uneducated cavemen”.

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